Sunday, June 21, 2009

HOMEMADE MICROWAVE POPCORN AND POPCORN SEASONINGS

Microwave popcorn is easy and convenient but there have been some health concerns lately, including "Popcorn Workers Lung". With the convenience comes a price tag. You can make your own microwave popcorn for pennies vs the high cost of microwave popcorn found out your local retailer. It can cost between 1.99 to $3.99 a box.

With homemade you choose the ingredients, no worries about microwave popcorns artery-clogging hydrogenated oils. Use heirloom varieties, gourmet or organic popcorn if you prefer. You can sprinkle lightly with salt or add your favorite flavoring. Have fun and enjoy a snack healthy. I have listed some suggestions for different seasonings following the popcorn directions.

My popcorn cost $2.29 for 20 oz. of Jolly Time Organic. The pack of paper bags cost $1.69 for 50. Cost is approximately .30 per bag.

Some people recommend using staples to close the bag, this could cause the bag to burn when the metal staples become hot, so do not use staples.

Do not leave popcorn in microwave unattended!Adult supervision is recommended if a child attempts this recipe.

Place the closed bag on its side (the large side) in the microwave. Pop the corn until there are 3-5 seconds between pops.Remove from microwas and open bag to cool. Add butter, and or other flavorings, fold top of bag and shake.

Katy~ I'm with you. I love, love, love cheese popcorn. The olive oil should help the flavorings stick. If you don't have an adversion to butter, add a little melted butter and shake before adding the flavoring.

Talita, you said it perfectly "what's good becomes better". I love popcorn and I love playing around with different seasonings. I found I wasn't very thrilled with the kettle corn idea, using a sprinkling of sugar, (but I love sweet caramel corn, go figure) but so far ever other seasoning idea I have tried I enjoy. Thanks for stopping by.